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The Ocean City, MD Police Department to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks
Employees at businesses in the Ocean City area that sell alcohol may encounter alcohol compliance checks over the next few months. The Ocean City Police Department will be conducting the…
Read MoreWorcester Health Requests Community Proposals for True You Maryland Teen Health Community Education Projects
The Worcester County Health Department is requesting mini-grant proposals from community-based organizations, workplaces, churches, or other interested organizations for youth teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention education. It’s…
Read MoreTwo Mosquito Pools Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Worcester County
Two mosquito pools have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Worcester County, according to notification received from the State of Maryland by the Worcester County Health Department. The…
Read MoreMosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus…
Read MoreFirst Positive Test in 2023 for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis…
Read MoreKitten Tests Positive for Rabies in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a kitten tested positive for rabies last week. While all potential contacts to the rabid kitten have been identified, this case serves…
Read MoreAlcohol Compliance Checks to be Run in OC throughout the Summer
Alcohol compliance checks will be run throughout the summer season by the Ocean City Police Department and Worcester County Health Department. These checks will take place at area bars, restaurants…
Read MoreCat in Pocomoke Area Tests Positive for Rabies
A cat in Pocomoke has tested positive for rabies.According to the Worcester County Health Department, the rabid cat was located in the area of Colona Road, and is a dark…
Read MoreAggressive Raccoon In Ocean City Tests Positive For Rabies
New COVID-19 Tests, Testing Opportunities Available On Eastern Shore
The Health Departments of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties are making COVID-19 tests available by appointment, and will make at-home test kits available through local libraries. Supplies, however, are limited.…
Read MoreHealth, Safety Begin At Home In Worcester Co.
A “healthy homes initiative” is underway in Worcester County – a partnership hopes to reduce unsafe living conditions by addressing safety concerns in and around the immediate surroundings of a…
Read MorePfizer Boosters Now Available Through Worcester County Health Dept
COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available through the Worcester County Health Department. Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for use as a booster. This means you will need to…
Read MoreCoronavirus Booster Vaccinations Begin Next Week in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties
At this time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amendment of the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech…
Read MoreFirst Positive Test of EEE Found in Mosquito Pool near Whaleyville
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis…
Read MoreOcean City Extends Mask Declaration
Ocean City will continue to operate under a local state of emergency for another 30 days, with a requirement in effect that face masks be worn on the boardwalk if…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Extends Tobacco Prevention Grant Program
The Worcester County Health Department is seeking grant proposals from programs involved with community tobacco cessation and enforcement efforts. Projects could include public awareness, outreach, education, recruitment and referral projects…
Read MoreWorcester County Health Cancels August 3 & 4 Coronavirus Testing
Due to the threat of Hurricane Isaias moving into the area beginning Monday, testing appointments scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2020 at the West Ocean City Park & Ride and…
Read MoreWorcester County opens new coronavirus call center
The Worcester County Health Department opened a call center on Thursday to field questions and concerns over the Coronavirus. The call center will operate during health department business hours from…
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